VAYRES FARM
The farm benefits from a particularly quiet and attractive location with its elevated position providing wonderful views over its land and surrounding countryside, whilst it is sheltered from the prevailing winds by the downland to the rear. Well away from roads and neighbours, this particularly tranquil setting is rare to find and approached over a track which is also a bridleway providing direct access to an excellent array of downland walks and rides including the “Shepherds Trail” leading to the nearby village of Gatcombe. Situated within the Island’s Designated National Landscape, (formerly the AONB), the farm’s central position allows easy access to all parts of the Island with nearby facilities and shops in Carisbrooke and Newport providing for everyday needs.
The stone farmhouse, built in 1906, provides light accommodation with the principal rooms having a predominantly south-easterly aspect. The house has double glazing throughout and retains a wide array of original features including fireplaces and stripped pine doors. There are a good range of mainly period outbuildings including a superb stone barn, as well as numerous useful stores and a workshop all set in delightful gardens including a pond. The land is mainly pasture, comprising two fields extending to all sides of the farmhouse and includes areas with wild flowers. There are spectacular distant views from the house and the upper parts of the fields.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL Timber staircase to First Floor and understairs cupboard.
SITTING ROOM A nicely proportioned reception room with country views and a wood burning stove set on stone hearth, built-in cupboards.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Fitted with an excellent Mark Wilkinson kitchen with an extensive range of built-in cupboards with granite worksurfaces including a dresser unit and space for a dining table. Lacanche range cooker with extractor over and integral Miele dishwasher and fridge-freezer. Access to driveway/garden.
LIVING ROOM Distant country views, ornate fireplace with marble surround, two pairs of glazed doors opening to:
CONSERVATORY Situated on the southern side of the house with terracotta flooring and a series of double-glazed windows providing wonderful views over the garden, fields and surrounding countryside. French doors opening to the Garden.
UTILITY ROOM Butler sink with hardwood drainer and space for washing machine. Oil fired boiler.
SHOWER ROOM Shower, washbasin and WC.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1 A spacious dual aspect double bedroom with panoramic country views, built-in wardrobe and ornate, original fireplace.
BEDROOM 4 A single bedroom with country views and airing cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 A double bedroom with original fireplace, built-in desk and country views.
BEDROOM 3 A double bedroom with downland views.
BATHROOM Roll top bath, WC and washbasin.
OUTSIDE
A STORE ROOM with power and light adjoins the northern elevation of the farmhouse whilst there is a GREENHOUSE with power and light along the rear elevation.
The farmhouse is set in delightful mature lawned gardens with numerous well stocked borders, shrubs and trees along with an attractive pond. There is a poly tunnel with integral irrigation system and a vegetable/cut flower garden. There are many places to sit and enjoy the superb views and the attractive gardens.
OUTBUILDINGS
A useful range of barns and outbuildings comprise:
STONE BARN 13.25m x 5.62m An impressive traditional stone barn with a high vaulted ceiling and large doors open to the northern elevation. There is lapsed planning consent for conversion of the barn into holiday lets.
LEAN-TO STORE 13.2m x 3.63m with power and light
ADJACENT STONE BARN 5.6m x 5.4m and adjacent OPEN FRONTED PORTAL FRAME BARN 9.75m x 6.13m
BARN TO SOUTH 10.86m x 5.63m Partially open fronted with concrete floor.
ADJACENT STORE/ STABLES (former milking parlour) with power and light 7.55m x 5.37m
WORKSHOP with power and light 2.5m x 5.23m
THE LAND
The land comprises two fields, one of about 16.5 acres to the south and another of about 7.25 acres to the north, both in permanent pasture. The fields are registered with the Rural Payments Agency and are currently let informally for sheep grazing.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. LPG for hob.
EPC Rating F
TENURE Freehold. The farm is approached over a track, designated as a bridleway, the initial section of which is shared with Lake Farm.
COUNCIL TAX Band F
POSTCODE PO30 3DY
DIRECTIONS Heading south on Whitcombe Road, having passed Great Whitcombe Manor on your right turn right after about half a mile onto a track signed as a Bridleway N109 to Gatcombe. Follow the lane passing the turn left to Lake Farm and bear right continuing up the track to Vayres Farm. Caution should be exercised by cars with low suspension.
VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents, Spence Willard.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (‘information’) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the
property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has
been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
